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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Diet Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2020
     | 3,973 views

    Deliverance. We talk about it. We ask for it. We demand it. We know we need it. However, deliverance is often accompanied by dilemmas! Are we willing to hold on for freedom?

    Deliverance Dilemmas Pt. 3 - Diet I. Introduction The load had become too heavy. 430 years of harsh slavery. 430 years of no freedom. 430 years of being treated as less than. Finally, the people have had all they can take and their desire for rescue has culminated in the desperate cry for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray Your Heart Out Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022
     | 1,666 views

    There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. One is abiding in the Word. A second one is to pray your heart out.

    IMPRISONMENT OF CHRISTIANS IN CHINA is on the upswing. One report says there has been a drastic increase of assaults on Christians over the last year. That’s China, but that’s not the only place it’s happening. You can probably guess the other countries that are among the most hazardous for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Vision Of Wonderful Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    This sermon seeks to lay a proper foundation for biblical worship that is wonderful to Jesus, not necessarily to us.

    “The Vision of Wonderful Worship” John 4:9-26 A paramedic was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” the paramedic began, “we got a call from that big white church on 11th and Walnut. A frantic usher was very concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Wandering Mind: How To Pray For More Than 30 Seconds

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,560 views

    Learning how to pray and what to do with a mind that wanders during prayer

    Taming the Wandering Mind: how to pray for more than 30 seconds… Steve Simala Grant - February 13, 2000 Has this ever happened to you? You get set to pray – you think “ok, I agreed to spend 15 minutes a day in quiet prayer with my Lord, now I’m going to do it.” You get set, find the spot, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion For Jesus

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,095 views

    Many Christians can quote this passage, say all the right words, do all the right things, go to all the right places, but yet something vital is still missing on the inside of their mortal being. What is it that’s missing in the lives of so many “born aga

    By: Donna J. Kazenske According to Scripture and the Lord Jesus Himself, the greatest commandment is this: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matt. 22:37) Many Christians can quote this passage, say all the right words, do all the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hang In There

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    Be an encourager

    Comfort - encouragement - 2 Cor. 1:3-7 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5 For just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

    World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Confidence And Success Living The Scriptures

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    To meditate the God’s word is to ponder, mutter or consider it in your mind until it becomes personal revelation. When you discover the deeper meaning behind a scripture, God seems to manifest Himself just for you. He becomes your personal God.

    Confidence and Success Living the Scriptures Joshua 1:8-9 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Source Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 4,275 views

    We are hopeless without God as our Source. He leads and teaches us by His Word.

    Source Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 9th, 2007 Intro: Every light has a source; an origin. Every ray of light has a source and when you trace it back from the object seen to the source that is shining you may understand why a thing appears the way it does. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Man At The Pool

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    Here is a wonderful example of the need of man, and the seeking saviour comming to his aid. Beware, there will be opposition, but responding brings blessing.

    THE MAN AT THE POOL John 5:1-18 This third of the miracles recorded in John’s Gospel finds a place there, as it would appear, . . . because it is the occasion for that great utterance of our Lord about His Sonship and His divine working as the Father also works, which occupies the whole of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Jesus Said About Anxiety, Worry And Fear

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,951 views

    Jesus had something to say about the serious issues that plague us, Anxiety, Worry and Fear. Only one of which is warranted. Which one? Find out!

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “Anxiety, Worry and Fear” Michael Wiley March 01, 2009 Matthew 6:25-34 Matthew 14: 22-27 John 14:1-20, 27 Introduction: A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, her mother told her father to find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joyride - Pt. 4 - Check Your Oil!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2013
     | 8,145 views

    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 4 – Check Your Oil I. Introduction Hold on. Close your eyes. Clinch your teeth and perhaps your cheeks. The roller coaster called life can spin you and turn you inside out. Jesus boards this ride of life and makes us one of the greatest promises next to salvation! We read that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crossing The Kidron Valley

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,923 views

    David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

    CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2022
     | 3,656 views

    Based on Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 - Challenges hearers to realize the power that is ours through the Holy Spirit.

    “THE POWER” Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 FBCF – 2/6/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – On a New Year’s Day at Tournament of Roses parade, one of the beautiful floats sputtered & died right in the middle of the parade. It had run out of gas. Parade came to a complete stop until someone could get some gas cans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anointing And The Anointed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,321 views

    The anointing is the divine empowerment from God that sets individuals apart for His work, giving them supernatural ability to fulfill their God-given assignments. The anointed are those whom God has chosen, and upon whom He has poured out His Spirit to carry out His purpose.

    Title: THE ANOINTING AND THE ANOINTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro  Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:13  Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Acts 10:38, 1 John 2:27 INTRODUCTION The anointing is the divine empowerment from God that sets individuals apart for His work, giving them supernatural ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God